Most beautiful lakes in Europe
Lake Bohinj (Bohinjsko jezero) is the largest permanent lake in Slovenia. It is located in the Bohinj municipality in the north-west of the country, and is inside Triglav National Park. Lake Bohinj is 4.2 km long and 1 km at its maximum width. It is a glacial [...]
Bled is quite a small town (6000 inhabitants), situated about five hundred meters above the sea level, nestled in the magnificent alpine nature. It is well-known thanks to Bled lake with crystal clear water. In the middle of the lake there is a Bled Island with the [...]
The Watzmann is the third highest mountain in Germany (Zugspitze is the highest at 2,962m, Hochwanner the second at 2,746m). There are three main peaks – Hocheck (2651m), Mittelspitze (Middle Peak, 2,713m) and Südspitze (South Peak, 2,712m). The Watzmann massive also includes the Watzmannfrau (Watzmann Wife, also [...]
Domaša is a dam situated in the mountains surrounding The Low Beskids, in the north of the town Vranov nad Topľou, in Eastern Slovakia. It was built by blocking the Ondava river course at the village of Veľká Domaša. The villages of Dobrá nad Ondavou, Trepec, Kelča, [...]
Not far from Vienna, in the village of Hinterbrül, there is the cave system with the largest underground lake in Europe – Seegrotte, covering an area of 6,200 m². It is not a classic natural cave but the former gypsum mine. In 1912, the ceiling fell down [...]
Ruidera Lagoons (Lagunas de Ruidera) is a unique natural park located in the southern part of Spain, 240km south of Madrid and 270km west of Valencia. Natural park consists of 16 lagoons located above the La Mancha plain and covers an area of more than 38 square [...]
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The Best Castles In England | United Kingdom
If there’s one thing that England isn’t short of, it’s castles. Many of this country’s finest castles were built in medieval times and, in some cases, even before then. While some have fallen into a state of disrepair, others have stood the test of time and still [...]
A Wales ‘Must See’ Wish List – Top Places To Visit In Wales | United Kingdom
From the Isle of Anglesey in its top western corner, to Carmarthen Bay in the south, Wales is a breath-taking country steeped in stunning landscapes at almost every turn. With scenes this inspiring, walking through the Welsh countryside is naturally a favourite diversion of holidaymakers. Photo licensed [...]
Five Best Castles to See in Wales | United Kingdom
Often called the Land of Castles, the beautiful countryside of Wales abounds with castles in varying conditions from ruins to well preserved. With so many to visit and perhaps not enough time to see them all, consider the following five best castles to see in Wales. Castle [...]
Hajdúszoboszló – great thermal aquapark and spa resort in Hungary
City of Hajdúszoboszló lies in eastern Hungary, about 20 km southeast of Debrecen. The thermal water was discovered here in 1925 as the result of unsuccessful search for oil, which defined the following development of the city. Baths were built here, and today this city with 35,000 [...]
Thermalpark Veľký Meder – a popular thermal water park in Slovakia
Termalpark Veľký Meder is a popular thermal water park situated in the village Veľký Meder in Slovakia, about 10 km from the Hungarian border and 65 km from the capital city of Bratislava. Photo by thermalcorvinus.sk Termalpark Veľký Meder offers 9 pools with thermal water, with a [...]
Zalakaros Thermal Spa resort – new thermal aquapark in Hungary
Zalakaros Thermal Spa is a new spa resort in Hungary. It lies in the small town of Zalakaros, in the southwestern part of Hungary, about 30 km from Lake Balaton and 200 km from Budapest. Zalakaros Thermal Baths are a combination of treatment center, indoor waterpark and [...]
A Guide to Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Giant’s Causeway is an incredible attraction located along the coast of County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although the creation of the natural formation is surrounded by myth and lore, it is the only designated UNESCO World Heritage Site in all of Northern Ireland. Known as Clochán na [...]
Surfing Holidays for Beginners in Lanzarote | Spain
Has the idea of riding the waves and learning to surf always appealed, but the cold British weather has put you off? Lanzarote is known as the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ for many reasons, including the weather, the people and of course, the amazing waves. The winds from [...]
An Introduction to the Costa del Sol | Spain
When the summer holidays roll around, Brits and northern Europeans head for the Costa del Sol in large numbers. The area once had a reputation as a haven for British gangsters fleeing the law (as seen in Sexy Beast, The Business and many TV sitcoms) but these [...]
